Talent Acquisition Operations Lead

Supporting a distributed team, the full-time remote Talent Acquisition Operations Lead will manage critical operational programs including background investigations, employee referrals, and vendor management while ensuring compliance and data integrity across the Talent Acquisition organization. Key Responsibilities Serve as the central operational point of contact for a distributed TA team, coordinating workflows and process adherence Own the end-to-end background investigation program, managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance Manage the employee referral program, tracking submissions and coordinating with HR and Payroll for payouts Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree Minimum of 8 years of related experience in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, or HR operations Minimum of 2 years' experience managing background screening programs in an organization of 500+ employees Proven vendor and third-party/staffing management experience Strong working knowledge of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HR data reporting